Union School vs. Center School
Should I attend Union School or Center School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Center School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
41 students
200 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#481 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
14
Kindergarten Students
4
32
Grade 1 Students
2
34
Grade 2 Students
4
43
Grade 3 Students
4
44
Grade 4 Students
3
33
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%